45+ MPH Winds Could Knock Out Power in Westford

WESTFORD, MA — Strong winds could knock out power in Westford today.

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The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory until 5 p.m., saying gusts of up to 45 mph or more will make driving difficult. Wind chill values will drop to the teens.

Here’s more from NWS:

• A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
• LOCATION...MOST OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
• WINDS...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH.
• TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AROUND MIDDAY WILL SLOWLY DIMINISH DURING THE AFTERNOON.
• IMPACTS...SMALL TREE LIMBS AND BRANCHES MAY BE DOWNED. ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES. DIFFICULT DRIVING...ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES.

Westford’s extended forecast

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